Simone weighed 169 kilograms in 2014 when she began her weight loss journey, which involved a combination of surgery, frequent workouts and a complete diet overhaul.

She blogged that she only resorted to invasive surgery after trying to lose weight naturally wasn’t working:

“I had a food addiction and it needed to change, or I would be bed bound by 30 and have no life at all. How was I going to keep myself self accountable this time, how was I going to make this a life long change?

“I started with simple changes like cutting out processed foods and adding in an hour walk or swim everyday. Then a few months in I was doing everything I could but hunger still controlled my world so I investigated weight loss surgery options.”

She then completed her makeover with cosmetic procedures to her face and teeth.

Despite her epic transformation, internet trolls have continued to shame her for celebrating her body on social media. Simone posted a response to her haters, past and present:

“This is a message to all the men that told me I was unattractive and ugly for years just because of the number I weighed on the sales. Weight doesn't define a person but an ugly heart will follow you for ever.